What Yeast To Keep In Your Yeast Library

[braufrau]

I wasn't saying the data was flawed .. just interesting.

I think the 1056 preponderance in the BCS list reflects the fact that BJCP is an american standard.
I think the 1056 preponderance in the AHB list shows that the APAs are popular in australia.

Just observations.

 

[denimglen]

Yeah, saying it was slightly flawed was probably a little misleading. It's definitely helpful for deciding on the most common yeasts for the style you want to brew.

 

[matti]

I pretty close to your way of thinking there matti,

But you only have to chuck in a belgian, a kolsch and a wheat ... and suddenly its heading back up to 10 strains again.

Still, I reckon your right, 5ish strains will end up doing 95% of the work

Dont fancy Belgians too much yet.....hmmmmmm
You should never say never....but....,i have not yet had ago at a wheat beer.
But a Kolsch yes.
Ahhhh yes....... 8 strains it is.

2001 Urquell /WLP800 Czech Pilsner
2124 Bohemian Lager Yeast/ WLP830 German Lager Yeast/ W34/70
WLP 833 German Bock
1187 Ringwood Ale Yeast/ WLP005 British Ale Yeast
1968 London ESB Ale Yeast/ WLP002 English Ale Yeast
1098 British Ale Yeast/ WLP007 English Dry
2565 Kolsch Yeast
1056 American Ale Yeast/ WLP001 California Ale Yeast/ S-05

That, If managed right,
would set me up for life.

matti